Troparia and kontakia for May 21

Equal of the Apostles and Emperor Constantine with his Mother Helen

Troparion — Tone 8

Having seen the figure of the Cross in the heavens, / and like Paul not having received his call from men, O Lord, / Your apostle among rulers, the Emperor Constantine, / has been set by Your hand as ruler over the Imperial City / that he preserved in peace for many years, / through the prayers of the Theotokos, O only lover of mankind.

Kontakion — Tone 3

Today Constantine and his mother Helen / reveal the precious Cross, / the weapon of the faithful / against their enemies. / For our sakes, it has been shown to be a great sign, and fearsome in battle.

Equal of the Apostles Helen, the Mother of the Emperor Constantine

Troparion — Tone 8

Your servant Constantine, O Lord and only Lover of Man, / Beheld the figure of the Cross in the Heavens, / And like Paul, not having received his call from men, / But as an Apostle among rulers set by Your hand over the royal city, / He preserved lasting peace through the prayers of the Theotokos.

Kontakion — Tone 3

With his mother Helen, Constantine today brings to light the precious Cross: / The shame of unbelievers, / The weapon of Orthodox Christians against their enemies, / For it is manifest for us as a great and fearful sign in struggle!

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The Orthodox Church in America

The Mission of The Orthodox Church in America, the local autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of Christ to “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”